Latest USC Dornsife News in the Topic Author http://dornsife.usc.edu/news/topics/265/author/ Combining journalism, history and memoir, David Treuer of English writes about Native American reservations from conception to the modern day in his new book Rez Life: An Indian's Journey Through Reservation Life.]]> Wed, 8 Feb 2012 13:34:00 -0500 Thinking of Elizabeth Taylor what comes to mind? Those eyes? Diamonds? The eight marriages? A new book by cultural critic M. G. Lord of USC Dornsife describes how the late actress’ feminist impact has been hidden in plain sight.]]> Fri, 3 Feb 2012 10:43:00 -0500 Carol Muske-Dukes, USC Dornsife professor of English and creative writing, will read from Twin Cities and Crossing State Lines: An American Renga during the National Book Festival in Washington, D.C.]]> Thu, 15 Sep 2011 16:00:00 -0500 USC Dornsife alumna Téa Obreht has won Britain’s Orange Prize for fiction for her debut novel The Tiger's Wife.]]> Wed, 14 Sep 2011 09:58:00 -0500 USC Dornsife professors exchange ideas and a few barbs with political icons such as Tom Hayden and musical icons such as Patti Smith during the 16th annual Los Angeles Times Festival of Books, held at USC April 30 and May 1. T.C. Boyle reads his hilarious short story, "The Lie."]]> Mon, 2 May 2011 14:14:00 -0500 The 2011 Los Angeles Times Festival of Books comes to the USC campus on Saturday, April 30 and Sunday, May 1 to bring together the people who create books with the people who love to read them. Join faculty from USC Dana and...]]> Mon, 25 Apr 2011 10:54:00 -0500 Sun, 24 Apr 2011 08:53:00 -0500 Institute for Advanced StudyImages of America Series Arcadia / Linda Arntzenius (MPW, ’98) examines photo collections at the Institute for Advanced Study and those of Princeton residents to disclose the scholarly community...]]> Sun, 24 Apr 2011 08:37:00 -0500 Mon, 26 Apr 2010 18:43:00 -0500 The celebrated author and professor shares her thoughts about fairy tales, artichoke hearts and putting artists on American bills.]]> Wed, 24 Mar 2010 08:50:00 -0500 MPW alumna Holly Payne reveals the meaning behind the simple yet complex act of forgiveness.]]> Tue, 23 Feb 2010 10:00:00 -0500 Passing the torch — T.C. Boyle wants to be for his students what his mentors were to him.]]> Thu, 11 Feb 2010 09:28:00 -0500 Stories, news, videos and more . . .]]> Fri, 5 Feb 2010 14:43:00 -0500 Author Brad Thor ’92 goes the extra 7,000 miles researching his multi-leveled, action-packed novels.]]> Fri, 29 Jan 2010 16:13:00 -0500 In a series of eight books about the state of California, Kevin Starr takes readers on an unforgettable journey that reconstructs the past and sheds light on the present.]]> Wed, 27 Jan 2010 16:05:00 -0500 Having written books on a wide range of subjects, this versatile author and MPW faculty member now tackles opera.]]> Wed, 27 Jan 2010 16:02:00 -0500 Poet Laureate Carol Muske-Dukes' statewide poetry project and the Get Lit Players bring Great Poetry to California's schools.]]> Wed, 27 Jan 2010 15:50:00 -0500 USC College alumnus Jonathan Kellerman’s background in psychology supplies the inspiration and dedication to write annual best-selling crime novels.]]> Wed, 27 Jan 2010 15:30:00 -0500 In My Own Words Fall 2009/Winter 2010]]> Wed, 27 Jan 2010 14:02:00 -0500 Percival Everett’s presence is felt but elusive. Ah, the point: He’ll have you thinking.]]> Wed, 27 Jan 2010 10:05:00 -0500 Wed, 27 Jan 2010 09:53:00 -0500 The professor emeritus of religion and social ethicist advocated for racial and economic justice.]]> Wed, 12 Aug 2009 16:27:00 -0500 Fri, 24 Jul 2009 15:44:00 -0500 Fri, 24 Jul 2009 09:00:00 -0500 Four students from USC College's Master of Professional Writing earn scholarships to attend the New York State Summer Writers Institute program.]]> Wed, 29 Apr 2009 09:45:00 -0500